Juan D. Rivera started learning everything he could about plants, farming, livestock, and ecosystems at a young age. Since then, he’s earned a Master’s degree in wildlife biology (Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México) and a PhD in forestry (North Carolina State University), both with an emphasis on conservation farming and renewable technology. He has worked in planning crops for companies and workshops, as an educational consultant and writer.
The Teenie Genie® Compact Lantana, otherwise known as the Lantana Camara ‘Monike’ Plant Patent #17,612 or Japanese Larch ‘Pendula’, Weeping Japanese Larch, is a rather well known tree plant by gardening enthusiasts around the world….
Lemon trees have always felt a bit like magical creatures to me. Their vibrant yellow fruit seems to capture the sun’s essence in a single zesty burst. Growing up, I imagined these trees standing tall…
When your maple tree starts showing signs of distress, it can feel like you’re watching a beloved friend fall ill. I’ve been there myself—staring at a tree that once stood tall and vibrant, now looking…
Let me start by saying: I love birds. Their songs in the morning? Magical. Their colorful feathers? Nature’s artwork. But when they start treating my garden like an all-you-can-eat buffet or turning my patio into…
If you’re fortunate to have a large lawn or garden, you must need a fertilizer spreader. A fertilizer spreader can easily take your hard work off your shoulders and give you good support in gardening….
Have you ever stood over your patio or deck and just stared in awe at the years of built-up dirt? Have you ever wanted to get rid of it quickly, wanting it to look like…
I’ll be honest: walking through the grocery store these days feels like navigating a jungle without a map. Every label screams something new — organic, non-GMO, free-range, pasture-raised.It’s enough to make a chicken-lover’s head spin….
When I think of lemon trees, my mind drifts to sunny orchards, where the scent of citrus fills the air and vibrant yellow lemons dangle like sunlit jewels. It’s a vision of paradise, and thankfully,…
I’ll admit—I used to stand in front of the meat section at the grocery store, holding those bright white chicken breasts and thinking, “Did science mess with these birds?” They were so uniform, so plump,…